Archive for the ‘Advertising Standards Authority’ tag

To quote Count Rugen, “I think that’s the worst thing I’ve ever heard.” England’s Advertising Standards Authority has determined that a Mazda MX-5 (Miata) ad “was irresponsible and encouraged fast, aggressive driving.” As a result, they’ve asked Mazda UK to “amend” it. Appearantly, some thoughtful British citizen lodged a complaint with the ASA, which is not actually a governmental agency, but “the independent body set up by the advertising industry to police the rules laid down in the advertising codes.”

Protecting consumers from false advertising and the ol’ bait-and-switch is one thing, but this is just censorship. My disgust prevents me from saying just what I think about the ASA–but feel free to tell them on our behalf at enquiries@asa.org.uk.